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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
LEET0WN NEWS.

The special election passed Offquiet-
ly at this place yesterday; indeed too
much so for Bro. Templar. He said
that he hoped there were enough
of Camdenites in the county who were
ready to vote the Republican ticket or
" stag at home" which means Repub-
licanism in the end, to break the
phalanx of the true Democracy of
Jefferson and elect a Republican. But
if the Democrats are as true to their
party at other precincts as they were
here he admitted that Mr.. Higgin.
botham would have to take the back
seat again. There were 80 votes polled
at LeetoWn; 70 for Beckwith and ID
for Higginbotham.
Since our last communication, the
pale horse whose name and rider is
Death has visited this vicinity and
claimed three persons for it's victims.
On Sunday, March the q, Mr.. New
ton Carper buried his infant child !;
Monday, the %, Geo. Brady, colored,
buried his wife, and Tuesday follow
ing Glen Davis buried little boy
about six years old.
There seems to be some attraction
at BrucetoWn for our friend Rosser
Homar; it may be that he anticipates
becoming interested in the wool fac
tory at that place. Don't blame him.
Mr.. Geo. Walker of Berkeley came
to Smithfield last Sunday night a
week to see one Of the fair sex. His
stay was pleasant enough, but oh !!
what a time he had getting home;
indeed he did not get home until late
in the day on Monday for he lost his
way in the night and after cropping
around in the dark and rain for sew
eral hours he CHANGED to find the resi-
dence of one whose kindness and gen.
erosity admitted him until he could
see his way more clearly.
The dogs made raid on flock of
sheep. (eight in number) belonging
to Mr.. James Watson last Monday
night and killed them all. A few
nights previous to this Mr.. Charles
Jones had flock which was raided
and several killed and wounded. For
want of identity the vile ours are still
running at large.
Mrs. Thomas Homar, after spend
ing several days with friends and
relatives in the vicinity of Bruce
town, returned to her home last Fri.
day well pleased with her visit.
Geo. Shirley of Middleway left a
few days ago for Middletown, Va,
where he will spend a session at school.
The Sunday-school of the NJ. E.
Church, South, Wesley Chapel, Lee
town was reorganized last Sunday
with E. G. Watson, Supt.; Geo. II.
Ramsburg, Sec'y. Geo. NJ. Grim,
Treas; Geo. T. Watson, Librarian !;
Semore Lands, Assist. Sec'y.; and
Geo. Siford, Librarian.
Among the newcomers to our vi
cinity we note the following, MR.
Chopper who occupies Mr.. JnO. Boyd's
farm near Sulphur Spring; Philip
Henry, the farm of j. w. Clendening !;
and Dangerfield Lloyd, the farm of
DIR. Balch, all of whom we give cor
dial welcome.
How was it last Sunday night,
"W." 1t is real provoking to be dis
turbed when we are enjoying the god
of dreams. Don't you think so? 1
was aroused by the same party but at
an earlier hour. Say O'Clock a. m.
April 6, 1887. X.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
An End to Bone Scrapinu.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says !" Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years my doctors told me would have
to have the bone scraped or leg ampu-
tated. used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is now
sound and WELL" Electric Bitters are
sold at fifty cents bottle, and Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve at CSC. per box by E. c.
Williams, Jr.. & Bro,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
Good Results in Every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs: had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induc-
ed to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. did so and was entirely
cured by use of few bottles. Since
which time he has used it in his family
for all Coughs and Colds with best
results. This is the experience of thous
ands whose lives have been saved by
this wonderful Discovery. Trial Bottles
free at E. c. Williams, Jr., & Bro. g
Drug Store
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

cry Of false alarm, envy, jealousy
or suspicion.
LIST. Give five minutes thought
to the career of the many enter
prises that are things of the past.
I'd. 1t is nothing to us, more than
what it should be to every citizen of
the town,--an earnest desire for the
public good.
Sd. The old line has proven a
failure to the pubic,-though it has
kept up the individual, the many
LOST. Is not a new course. more
progressive and promising, neces-
sary
4th. Is it not an indisputable
fact, that whenever anything new is
proposed the allegations inst made
are advanced by the best men When
asked to 60 into it, and what is the
reply of those interested "We1l
guard against that" or aoe'lt take
care of HTM! ~ Assuredly, then, there
is something wrong, and there is
some grievous cause why Martins
burg, with her advantages and
facilities, has not prospered more in
manufacturing and industrial pnr-
suits,-some irremediable reason
why so much money and effort have
been wasted for which there Is moth
ing to show.
In this age, when the making or
breaking of a man or a town, de.
pend upon "push," the people of
Martinsburg cannot afford to sit idly
by and see "failure" repeat itself
year by year without asking
"WHY 2" Physician like, they must
prove the wound, remove the un-
healthy parts, and apply remedies
that cure" if they do hart. This
cannot be done by sustaining. those
who raise howl against all who
do not see fit to quietly submit to
the old order of things, and who cry
down every attempt to strike out on
a ne,o line by making Mratinsburg
realize her true condition and ap.
preclate her true wants.
They cried down light because
darkness suited them best. They
cried down street Improvement ;
they opposed the enforcement of the
cattle and other nuisance ordinances.
They supported the corporation
"rings' because it paid them. They
were opposed to every successful
point or question carried by the
people for years. They have mad
their day for twenty years, and we
dare them to show any social or in
dustrial Improvement at their hands.
They have kept up their power and
their living by the losses, sacrifices
and tributes of a slow moving and
easy-going public. Heightened beg
gary. Nothing more. North or West
the same principles would have land.
ed their advocates in the gutter or
the poor.house, if not in durance
more vile. We make this predic.
ton which no child will gainsay j:
Martinsburg will have to 60 forward
or backward. If forward, it will be
by branching out more literally, more
generously, more unitedly, in word
and action. If backward, it's last
leaviDgs will be picked by no strange
hands, and its wrecks satisfy an in
human appetite that pursues and
hounds the last mouthful even to the
grave. We may not be here nor
yet alive, but whether living or dead
the truth of our words will come
home to many.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

The editor of the Charleston
Noapareil went on little pleasure
trip " through the Virglnians" last
week, and his description makes us
anxious TO see the country described.
The press OF these two States should
write mp its own country and then
{" go West" if needs be. Why can
not the editorial association ar
range n trip through the Virginias
for all, and why wont the people
and the railroads pay to have their
country thus doomed ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

The result of the election in Cincin-
natl has little in to encourage De-
mocrats. Their party is the lowest
on the list falling 6,O00 behind the
Labor party which gets second
place. The chances seemed against
the Republicans, some of whom few
the track but splendid fight won
the dav and the Republicans took
everything. Stevenson the Labor
candidate for MAYOR has always been
a Republican and it was expected
that he would draw off enough votes
to defeat the head of the Republi.
can ticket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

just so, the plan of farmers meet.
ings at the county seat, once a month
for the purpose OF buying, selling and
exchanging stock, is being agitated
in some counties in the State. In
many respects it is good plan, and
we suggest that it might prove bene-
fetal to the farmers of this county.
1t seems to be impossible to mature
any plan for Fair that will materia-
lie, and there certainly ought to be
some plan by which the farmers
could be brought together to ex
change not only stock, but also ideas.
And the latter would probaly prove
the most important.-W etzet Volun-
teer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

John A. Roche, the Republican
candidate, and the whole Republican
ticket, with the exception of two al.
dermen. is elected in Chicago by
about $4,000 majority.
The prohibition amendment is de.
feated in Michigan by majority of
over 5000, and the Republicans, as
usual, elect their state ticket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
Beckwith. Higginbotham.
fNaao~o& fDL1. !

Joseph 81. Bradley the oldest
member of the Washington bar died
Sunday afternoon in the eighty.
fourth year of his age.
Taylor Fountaine, a man of some
standing, was shot dead in Parkers
burg, Tuesday night, by a bad
character named Sergeant. The
trouble arose in a saloon.
Five colored men were lynched at
Yorkville, s. c., for the murder of q
boy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

EASTER IN LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Services begin at 1890. Confirmation
and Holy Communion. Rev. III. w.
Mcknight, D. D., of Gettysburg, will
be present and assist in the services
both morning and evening.
To-day, Saturday, Preparatory or
Confessional service, at 2:30, and also
baptism of children. Council meet
ing at 4, in the Lecture Room.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

Tho Statesman is in error for the
present in saying that the B. & o. Shop
men wages has been raised 10 and 10
cents. They petitioned for an increase,
and would have better classification
according to their mechanical labors
and merits, without any other dis
elimination. Up to this writing no
raise has been made. That the work
is there. the men faithful and de-
serving, is fully recognized, and we
hope favorably.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
MARTINsBURG, w. VA.

Nine persons poisoned by eating
ice cream at Memphis, Tenn.
Fire destroyed twenty four ouiiu'
ings at GAINESVILLE, Teun.
The town of Anselmo, Neb., was
in possession OF riotous cowboys vi
Saturday.
Gov. Lloyd has selected Hageis
town for the eDcampment OF 1he
state militia in July.
Twenty thousand acres OF tlUlDeI
have been burned along the braIo'
River, Texas. entailing losses aggie
eating 100000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

Geo. w. Feidt, Esq, has rented the
room lately occupied by z. A. Rohr-
baugh, Esq, adjoining THE HERALD
Office, and the Central Building AS
sociation will meet there next We'd
nesday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

VIENNA, April 2.-The fine Ro.
man amphitheater at Pola, in Aus
tria. suddenly collapsed to-day, and
fell into an immense chasm, which
opened on the site. From this chasm
vapors are emitted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

The B. & o. Railroad Company
has appropriated $4,000 to start
school of technology at Mount Glare.
1t also proposes to start a home for
disabled and aged employees of the
company at Mount Airy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
SATURDAY. APRIL 9th, 1887.

THE HERALD has the largest bona
mde circulation OF amy paper published
Ina the eastern end Of this State, and
town circultion equal to that of the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open 10 the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
JEFFERSON COUNTY.

AT the Special Election in Jefferson
County on Tuesday, April 5th, to fill
vacancy in the Legislature occasioned
by the resignation of Hon. d. B. Luz
cas-, the following was the vote:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

Mrs. Carrie Mann has been appoint
ed assistant teacher and the colored
people have now what they have long
petitioned for, complete "change.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

Miss Fannie X. Deatrick, from
Lutherville Md Seminary, came
home Thursday evening to spend
Easter in Martinsburg.s
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

March fires cost the United States
and Canada s10,410,OOO, or about
So, 600, 900 above the average in that
month for dozen years past.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
PUBLISH 1T AGAIN.

MARTINsBURG, April 9.-The wider circula-
tion you can give the low, vulgar article from
the greater will be the shame and disgrace of
those at whose door 1t Is laid. II they and
their friends are not ashamed of its publicity
why should you be? 1t is as far from the
christian sentiment of this town as night from
day. 1t Is from a well known source, whence
nothing better can be expected. To hide their
own door tracks and throw off the sharp scent
of public opinion, nature seems to have pro-
vided some men with the same means of de-
Tense as she has certain inhabitants of land
and water. That they exercise them animal
like, is not my fault nor yours. A MOTHER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

Read the testimony of a prominent
citizen of Pawtucket, R. l., under date
of January 16, 1885. Il have no hesita-
ton in recommending DR.. Seth Arnold s
Cough Killer for Coughs and Colds. l
had not much faith in it at first, but a
few doses cured me of cold and tickling
in the throat. 1t is wonderful remedy. !"
g. l.. Walker. For sale at all drug
gists. Price Csc. SOC. and S1.0O per bot
tie.
DR.. Seth Arnold's Sugar Coated Bill
GUS Pills unequalled for costiveness,
jaundice, liver troubles. 25c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

1t is proposed to execute murder
erS in Pennsylvania by electricity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09
THE SAME HERE,

"MAKE YOUR OWN BOoM.r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-04-09

AGENTS WANTED to sell "REMINISCENCES "
of 60 YEARS in the NATIONAL METROPOLIS.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-11-24
a NOVEL SWIM

How q Washington "~chool OF Lam
guages'' Continue to Exist.
The Washington correspondent Of
The Indianapolis Journal writes: An
interesting suit is soon to be tried be-
fore the courts here which will set
tie the question whether or not q man
has the right. under the law. to enter
into contract which is against the
public good. There is in Washington
an institution which styles itself a
"a school of languages. This institu-
ton is conducted on rather unique
principles. The proprietors secure
their teachers from among the newly
arrived immigrants who are looking
for employment and who are willing to
impart the knowledge of which they are
possessed for a very small compen-
satiou. usually about $40 week. the
school has been fortunate in secur-
ing the services Of some very brilliant
men, graduates of the European uni
versities. who are anxious to get EN-
ployment. They are invariably unfam,l-
lar with the laws of the United States,
and in consequence are ready to enter
into contract which the proprietors
have prepared. This contract is all one
sided. 1t binds the employee. but it Is not
binding in the least upon the employer
Its terms are, in brief. that the teacher
contracts to teach the school for n
certain term, generally one year, for
which he is to receive astated salary so
long as the school chooses to employ
him. He also binds himself not TO
teach in Washington for two years
after the expiration of his term of en-
ployment. One of these teachers be-
came tired of his bonds, and about
year ago notified the school that
he did not care to continue the ar
rangement This was during the dull
season." No objection was raised at
the time, and the professor was allow
ed to go his way. He is an energetic
man and good teacher. and in conse-
quence he very soon had a thriving
school of his own. which he still con-
ducts, to the satisfaction of all concern
ed except the proprietors of the origin
al school. These people have learned
of the success of their former employe.
and have begun suit in the equity court
to restrain him from earning his living
in any of the cities named in his
contract. There are several of them.
Issue will be joined Mt an early day,
and the attorneys for the teacher are
confident that the contract will not
hold water 1t is thought that the case
may have an important bearing on ex-
employees OF the executive department
Under an act OF congress-, men who are
employed in the departments are for
hidden to act as attorneys for claimants
after they leave the employ of the gov
erement until they shall have been out
for two years. This law causes great
deal of dissatisfaction. and 1t is claimed
that it is unconstitutional. An attempt
will probably be made to secure ruiz
ing on this point during the hearing o.
| the case of the school VS.. the teacher.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-11-24

C::,. 81 the boasts OF an interior town In
Florida is that 1t can show no more people to
meet trains than auy place Of its size In the
south.
The decision OF the Baltimore jud &c that q
husband Is not liable for wife's debts will
probably start a ina r monlal boom In the
monumental city.
Maine man who doesn't want to be
bothered with ba Igage when he goes travel.
ing takes an extra collar, and carries that
under the swcatband in HIS hat
Miss Nellie Shaw AMI Mrs. 1. p Longfellow
held the rcins III h0rsc-trot at Maine fair.
Miss Shaw's crotter Won in 3:42, but the com.
mittee divided The purse OF S6 evenly.
negotiations are on foot for colony OF ten
Thousand Germans from Chicago TO settle on
hundred acres on what is known as Storm's
ranch. between Colfnx and Grass Valley, New.
Some OF the vineyariists about Santa Rosa,
CAL, arc dissatisfied with the prices paid for
grapes and claim that the wine makers have
entered into a combination to keep the prices
down
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-11-24
CHAPTER ".

CHAPTER ".
Niagara Falls by moonlight Can ANYTHING
surpass 1t In point OF grandeur, awe, or
beauty
On the American shore, a short distance
below the mighty cataract, stood a little
group, wrapped in admiration OF its wondrous
beauty, beneath the silvery light of the moon.
'Is not this glorious sightp exclaimed
Ella Thorndyke turning IN rapture toward
Frederick Norton.
ut is, indeed!" he replied, with unusual
warmth.
"Where was IT," asked Mr. Montbarrle,
who was near them, "that Sam Patch made
his great leapf'
From the west side Of Cont Island, yon-
der" answered Frederick.
"What a wonderful amount of courage the
man must have possessed to undertake so
hazardous an experiment !" exclaimed Mrs.
Stevens, the mother OF the two handsome
girls who stood by hers ut makes my blood
run cold to think OF It,"
Sand he was not killedp asked Ella
NO" answered Frederick; che was not in
jured In the least"
but how horrible 1t would be IL person
were to fall over this fearful precipicer' and,
shuddering, she turned away her face as she
added: 'The bare thought of such a thing
robs the whole scene of 1t beauty"
"Such fall would surely result I'm instant
deathr' exclaimed her father. Again she
trembled and drew back--she knew not why.
Was IL presentiment which caused her
cheeks to lose their color, and cold chills to
creep down her backl Who knowsi
How pale you are, Ella desrl" exclaimed
Mrs Stevens. "Are you illi'
No." she replied; 'chilly--that is alLn
perhaps we had better return 70 the house
my dear" said her father, anxiously, III you
do not feel WELL"
oh, no, papa" she answered. ~ am not
10 the least Ill IL is only little chilly stand
ing here. Shall we not walk oul,,
Frederick Norton had drawn apart from the
others, and was leaning against n tree.
evidently In deep thought.
"Come, Mrs. Stevens, let us lead the way.n
said Ella; II will act as your escort" and,
with bright laugh, she drew Mrs Stevens
arm In hers, adding: Papa and Mr.. Norton
always have too many perplexing matters to
discuss to permit their bestowing much at
tention upon the ladies' We will leave them
10 indulge In profound argun tent or follow
Us, as they see it, Mr.. Mont barrie. / am
sure, will take good care OF Emma and Leu
thenia." She laughed merrily, and, waving a
playful adieu walked on, follow ed by all ave
her father and Frederick Mort on. She was
again her cheerful self, the iu preston pro-
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-11-24
VERDICT OF THE JUDGE

Great Exc tement In and About a Justices
Once at Clare, Mich.
For three years / have been troubled
with rheuma tism and blood disorder.
aud could get no relief permanently until
now. Am now using the third bottle OF
Hibbard's Rheumatic syrup, and have
never used me licine which has given so
much relie,. Il gives ms q good appetite
and greatly strengthens my whole ystem.
For diseased stomach or a bilious or
constipated person, { think there is no
remedy equal to it. 1t is great family
medicine. A. w. MCINTYRE,
Justice of the Peace.
Clare Mich
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-11-24
Tn. Youth.. Communion

has recentl oeen increased in size. making
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precated is shown by the fact that il has
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publishers issue new Announce and
Calendar, showing increased attractions
for the new year. If S1.15 is sent now. il
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1882, and you will receive the admirable
Double Thanksgiving and Christmas Num-
bers, and other weekly Issues to January
lst free,
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-11-24

The jubilee OF Congregationalism is
being cele brated this year in some of the
AustralaSian colonies.
The Reformed church in Hungary has
existed since the TIM of the great
reformation in the Sixteenth century.
1he sensation produced by Rev. Charles
". SpurSeop secession from the Baptist
communion is considerable.
A Sioux Indian missionary says there
nre LOO, sioux converts now living, and
an o ual number have died in the faith.
A Chinese temple costing SIS 600 has
been erected in San Francisco and dedi-
Gated with all the barbaric splendor Of
pagan ritua ism.